Join the celebration: Earth Week April 19-23

SGA and Green Scene are hosting Earth Day this year with an entire week of green activities, April 16-23.
Earth Week is designed especially for students, but seeks to raise awareness about environmental issues on campus and around the world.
Here’s a list of activities. Also, look for posters around campus with further details.
Monday, April 19
Lights out for ONE hour, 7 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 20

Dorm recycling competition begins

Water tasting: Stop by the White Activities Center to see if you can tell the difference between bottled and tap. Learn about the effects of bottled water.

Learn about the “gone trayless” initiative and its impact in Kauffman.

Wednesday, April 21
Dorm recycling competition collection: Find out which dorm recycles the highest percentage of overall waste the day before Earth Day.
Thursday, April 22: Earth Day

Come to Res/Rec between noon and 2 p.m. for the Eco-lympics. Form your four-person Green Teams and compete in an Eco-Triathalon. Run the Recycle Dash relay, Ride a Red Bike for the Slow Bike Race and create an eco-friendly outfit for the Project Runway style fashion show. Champions will win prizes and an i-poster.

Learn about and sign up for the Zip Car programs and Red Bikes.

Visit student group tables

Eat Chipotle

Wear green for a button

Friday, April 23
ResLife hosts a wrap-up party called Green Games & Goodies, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Jefferson Plaza.